Fly-Outs


	Hudson Corridor from Lincoln Park, NJ March 6, 2010 Several planes met at Lincoln Park for a briefing on the new Corrirdor rules, led by Ray Collins Pictured from Lower left, Bob Snyder, Karen Snyder, John Fox, Rob Young, Marion Young, standing Glenn Mikolaczyk & Ray Collins Lower picture is flying south to the George Washington Bridge Lady Liberty
	Nemacolin Airport (PA88) Farmington, PA Seven people in three airplanes made the trip to the beautiful Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western PA. PA88 is a private strip so arrangements had been advance for our arrival. As instructed, we called unicomm when 10 miles out and shuttle-driver "Dan" was waiting to take us to the resort. After lunch at "The Tavern" Dan gave us a tour of the some of the highlight of the 3000 acre property. Since fuel is not available at Nemacolin, all 3 aircraft stopped at Somerset on the way back. All in all a perfect flyout! Pilots planning to visit Nemacolin in the future should Click here for more info or, better, contact Nemacolin for updated information.
	Lake Placid, NY (LKP) Saturday, July 14, 2007 Six people in three planes met at Lake Placid Airport, across from the Olympic ski jumps. Those folks rode the free trolley to the "Cottage Cafe" at the Mirror Lake Resort and had a delicious lunch on the deck, overlooking Mirror Lake. Another plane made the trip, but its pilot and passengers had lunch at Lisa G’s because they were on a tight schedule and it was the closest restaurant to the airport plus, as they reported, "we were afraid that Rays reputation may have preceded him". A fifth plane turned back due to ceilings and high terrain.
	Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) Cleveland, OH Saturday, June 16, 2007
< No photos >	Ocean City, NJ (26N) Saturday, May 12, 2007 <>
	Chester County (40N) and Brandywine Airport (OQN) Sunday, April 22, 2007 Sixteen pilots and passengers in eight airplanes from five airports. Listen to this--of those eight airplanes, only two were the same model. Seven different airplane types! After lunch at 40M, the group visited the American Helicopter Museum at Brandywine.
	Reading Regional Airport (RDG) Feb. 17, 2007 Seven people arrived in four airplanes from four airports in three states to have lunch at the on-field Malibooz Bar & Grill restaurant. From left to right are Ray Lamendola and Bill Sundburg from Solberg Airport (NJ), Ray Collins from Cherry Ridge Airport, Rob and Marion Young from Seamans Airport, and Shirley Onacilla from Orange County (NY). The photographer was Carl Swenson, who is a Cessna partner with Ray and Bill at Solberg.
	Sky Manor Airport (N40) Sunday, Jan. 20, 2007 For this one, we had 9 people in five planes from 3 airports. The restaurant was open; Ray was not there. We had an excellent brunch buffet. as we celebrated the fifth anniversary of our first fly out to Sky Manor. We were all invited to attend the Orange County airport celebration on June 9th.
	Lancaster, PA (LNS) Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 This time it was 10 people in 5 airplanes. We'd originally planned on heading north but the weather thought otherwise. Visibility was less than perfect but the day was wonderful and a number of pilots ended the day just sitting on the deck at the clubhouse. Great day.

	Newark Airport (EWR) Airport Day Saturday, Septenber 30 For this very special flyout, arranged by Ray, we had eleven airplanes from our area, carrying 29 people. Also, a member and his wife visited by car, because they were visiting the New York area the night before. For this occasion, all fees were waived and we were welcomed with a free breakfast. There were lots of activities and we were thanked innumerable times for coming! Those who attended will remember this one for a very long time!!
	Lake Placid, NY (LKP) Saturday, July 8, 2006 Three planes set out, two in formation from WBW and one from N30. Unfortunately, radio contact could not be made between the flight of 2 and the single airplane and, the day being far less than CAVU, the two decided to cut it short and land at K09. In any case, all had a good time!
	Tangier Island Airport (TGI) Tangier, VA Saturday, June 17, 2006 For this one, we had 13 people in 5 airplanes. The weather was less than severe cleat but it was nonetheless a beautiful summer day. Arrivals were a but staggered due to widely varying winds aloft; those who climbed made a lot better time than those who hugged the ground. Eventually, though, we all found our way to Hilda Crocket's Chesapeake House for a great home-style meal. I glance at the photos to left prompts the question, "How did Ray end up with most of the women??"
	New Castle Airport (ILG) Wilmington, Delaware Saturday, March 11, 2006 This was a great one! Ray put it together in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Pilot's Association and the North Jersey 99's. The weather was just about perfect, especially for March. In terms of turnout, it was the most successful ever. The WVPC was represented by 12 airplanes carrying 31 souls from 4 area airports. Total numbers were so great it was hard to get an accurate count but it the estimate is 78 people in at least 23 airplanes! With parking being limited on the ramp, we fitted some planes together like jigsaw puzzles. We descended en masse on the Air Transport Command a short walk away. They’d been advised we were coming but the manager told us that 4 people had called off work the night before. As a result, service was quite slow but Lord knows the people were running their tails off. Working the dining room were the manager, one waitress and a guy who was pouring water and iced tea. Lunch was great and these people did a magnificent job under the circumstances. Some of our people, though, eventually gave up and left for another restaurant.
	Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) Williamsport, PA and Cherry Ridge Airport (N30) Honesdale, PA Saturday, 2/11/06 The original plan was to fly to Connecticut but the impending snowstorm caused the committee to (wisely) turn us eastward to IPT for breakfast at the Sky-View Restaurant on the field. Nine people made the trip in 4 airplanes. We have way too many pictures in front of airplanes so, with a big snowstorm bearing down, this background seemed more appropriate! While one plane headed back, the remaining seven people enjoyed a visit to the (not very busy!) tower. Since it was such a nice day, five people in 3 airplanes made an impromptu trip to Cherry Ridge for lunch.
	Sky Acres Airport (44N) Millbrook, New York Saturday, 1/28/06 Another successful short notice fly-out: Two planes with 7 people took to the sky on Saturday to have lunch at Sky Acres. Three flew in a Tiger and four in a Cherokee 235. The airports were busy as pilots were enjoying the spring-like weather. There was a short wait for a table; however the $100 hamburgers and grilled chicken sandwiches were delicious. The west wind provided ground speeds of 160+ kts for the trip to Sky Acres. Of course that meant the trip back was closer to 90 kts.
	Republic Airport (FRG) E. Farmingdale, NY Sunday, 1/22/06 This one happened on extremely short notice so only two people made the trip in a single plane. They flew to FRG, then took the LIRR to visit the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
	Millville Municipal Airport, Millville, NJ (MIV) Saturday, 12/10/05 The weather being something less than CAVU on this end, only two people and one airplane braved the trip, representing the WVPC. This was to have been a joint flyout with the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association but, if anyone from that group made it, they didn't meet up with our two brave souls who, after lunch, visited the Millville Army Air Field Museum.
	Blue Mountain Academy Airport (PA92) Hamburg, PA and Van Sant Airport (9N1) Erwinna, PA Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 In almost perfect VFR conditions--three airplanes carried five people to Blue Mountain Academy Airport in Hamburg, PA. They visited Cabela's outdoor and sporting goods store, the largest in the chain one of the largest of its type in the world. Cabela's provided a van to transport the group to and from the store. The driver said that Cabela van drivers have sometimes picked up customers from as far away as Newark Liberty Airport, so the four-mile trip from Blue Mt. Academy wasn’t extraordinary. Drivers are not allowed to accept tips. After returning from Cabela's one pilot flew home while the others made an impromptu decision to head to another grass strip, the well-known Vansant Airport in Erwinna, east of Allentown along the western banks of the Delaware River. Though it was nippy outside, they were still running the hamburger/hot dog grill at the field.
	Toys for Tots Breakfast Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) Saturday, November 12, 2005 The WVPC was represented at this event by 15 members and quests. Because of the short distance, most people drove. However, four huge bags of toys were loaded into two planes that flew and landed in formation. The breakfast was delicious.
	Elizabeth Field (0B8) Fisher's Island, NY Saturday, Sept. 10 This time, eight people in three airplanes made the flyout to have lunch at The Pequot Inn. Fisher's Island, though part of New York state, is just off shore from Mystic, CT.
	Maxson Airfield (89N) Alexandria Bay, NY Sunday, July 10, 2005 After no fewer than four cancellations due to weather, the club finally pulled off this trip under perfect conditions. Four airplanes carried 10 people to Maxson where we were met by a van from Uncle Sam's Boat Tours. The 2-hour tour among these beautiful islands was fantastic and the luncheon buffet was delicious. This was definitely worth waiting for!
	Bay Bridge Airport (W29) Stevensville, MD and Sussex County Airport (GED) Georgetown, Delaware Saturday. June 18, 2005 In spite of some poor weather early in the day, two airplanes, two passengers and two intrepid pilots made both of the scheduled stops albeit in reverse order. Lunch at Hemingway's near W29 was followed by dessert at Jimmy's at GED. Better check the weight and balance!
< Does anyone have a photo?? >	Poker Run, sponsored by the North Jersey Chapter of the Ninety-Nines. May 15 Greenwood Lake Airport (4N1), Blairstown Airport (1N7) , Sullivan County Airport (MSV), Sky Acres Airport (44N) and Orange County Airport (MGJ), which was the terminus.
< No photo >	Warwick Municipal Airport (N72) Warwick, New York EAA Chapter 501 Warwick Fly-In.
	Boire Field Airport (KASH) Nashua, NH Saturday, April 9, 2005 Only 1 plane with 4 people made it to Nashua. Per usual, the seminars were very good and there was plenty of room. Wally’s condo was as nice as the view of Mt Washington.
	Chester County G O Carlson Airport (40N) Coatesville, PA and Brandywine Airport (N99) West Chester, PA March 19, 2005 After a week's postponement, 12 people flew in 5 airplanes to 40N for breakfast at the Flying Machine Cafe, then took the short flight to N99 for a visit to the helicopter museum.
	Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) Elmira, NY Feb. 19, 2005 Well, our fearless Flyout Coordinator, Ray Collins, is consistent if nothing else! Ray has a reputation for closing restaurants. He scheduled this trip to ELM and, of course, we arrived to find Jennifer's restaurant CLOSED for renovations! Ray was the last to land and the girl at the FBO got in on the fun by posting a sign in the window of the FBO. The restaurant really was closed so we piled into the two courtesy vehicles to go off field for lunch. We made the foolish mistake of letting Ray pick the spot and he picked Outback. You guessed it... That was closed, too, so we ate at Ruby Tuesday's. They were great at accommodating this rowdy group and we had a great time. They'll probably be closed by the time you read this! Weather was starting to close in a bit so must of us headed back while a couple found time for a quick visit to the museum. On this trip we had 13 people in 6 airplanes.
	Brookhaven Airport (HWV) Shirley, NY Jan. 29, 2005 This was an unofficial flyout involving two planes and five people with an intermediate stop at Essex County, NJ (CDW).
	Block Island State Airport (BID) Block Island, RI Sept. 26, 2004 Nine people flew in four planes to Block Island, RI. We enjoyed seafood at the Harbor Grill and some spectacular scenery, en route to and on the island. Some persistent haze reminded pilots of how spatial disorientation took the lives of JFK, Jr. and his passengers in this same area.
	Sky Manor Airport (N40) Pittstown, NJ Aug. 14, 2004 This was to have been a flight to Penn's Cave (N74) but the weather did not cooperate so 4 people in 3 airplanes put together an impromptu trip in loose formation to Sky Manor for lunch.
	Boire Field Airport (KASH) Nashua, NH Saturday, April 24, 2004 This one was only three people in one airplane. After the event, they flew to Beverly, MA and spent the night in Boston.
< Does anyone have a photo?? >	Carroll County Regional Airport/Jack B Poage Field (KDMW ), Westminster, MD Saturday, April 17, 2004
	Kobelt Airport (N45) Wallkill, NY July 20, 2003 Five people flew in three airplanes. Two of the airplanes, carrying four people, continued after lunch on a flight along the Hudson River VFR corridor.
	Hudson River Corridor - NIGHT FLIGHT Sunday, June 15, 2003 Four planes from three airports carried a total of 12 people for this event. Ironically, none of the planes was from WBW. After stopping at Greenwood Lake, the planes departed for the Hudson. Ray was the lead plane and reached Lady Liberty at 8:26. Beautiful evening! Thanks to Ron for the great pictures!
	Warwick Aerodrome (N72) Warwick, NY Sunday, May 18, 2003 The statistics for the Warwick Fly-In were four planes from four airports carrying 3, 2, 2, and 1 for a total of 8.
	Carroll County Regional Airport (DMW) Westminster, MD Sunday, March 16, 2003 This one ended up as two fly-outs, so to speak. Due to scheduling conflicts, four pilots took two planes from WBW to DMW on Saturday. The "real" fly-out on Sunday was attended by 12 people in 5 planes from 4 airports. Both days were great and Bullock's Restaurant was definitely worth visiting.
	Essex County Airport (CDW) Caldwell, NJ Saturday, March 8, 2003 This was a short-notice fly-out but we still had 12 people in 6 airplanes from 4 airports. Traffic at CDW was heavy and the controller seemed to be having some trouble handling the stress but we all arrived without mishap and had lunch at the 94th Bomb Group on the field. It's nice to have some good flying weather!
	Penn Yan Airport (PEO) Penn Yan, NY Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002 We had planned on going to Flying W airport in Lumberton, NJ but forecasts of strong winds near PHL prompted us to go with plan B. This time, we had 16 people in 6 airplanes from 5 airports. The sky was overcast but, other than that, it was a pleasant fall day. We walked the short distance to Sarrasin's where we enjoyed great service and a delicious lunch. The proprietor and waitress gave many of us rides back to the airport. Given the uphill climb, that was greatly appreciated. In spite of a little turbulence encountered on the way back, it was a great day.
	Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) Williamsport, PA Sunday, September 29, 2002 After three aborted attempts, this trip was almost perfect! While some morning fog kept both WBW and IPT socked in until well past our scheduled departure, arrangements were made at IPT to accommodate a 1 hour delay and that was more than sufficient. As advertised the trolley met us at the FBO and took us to the Genetti Hotel for their famous Sunday Brunch. After that, it took us on a tour of historic Millionaire's Row and dropped us at the dock just in time for our departure on the sternwheeler Hiawatha. After about an hour on the river, the trolley took us on a bit more of the tour and dropped us at the FBO. Once the AM fog was out of the way, conditions couldn't have been better! Special thanks to Gus Genetti for making the arrangements all four times!
	Tangier Island Airport (TGI) Tangier, VA Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002 Our trip to Tangier Island (TGI) could be used as a lesson about the go / no-go decision-making process. The dawn brought everything from fog to overcast to thin clouds to bright sunshine to the various airports in northeast Pennsylvania. Our pilots’ reaction to the weather was just as varied, ranging from cancelled and aborted flights to IFR flight plans to VFR flights above and below the clouds. Each decision was correct, for the pilot involved. The airport parking area was deserted when we landed at 11:00 AM. By 1:00, over thirty pilots and passengers were enjoying a delicious, family style lunch at the Chesapeake House on Tangier Island. This Virginian island in the Chesapeake Bay, boosts a population of about 700 year round residents, who make their living primarily from crabbing and tourism. There are a number of restaurants, gift shops, inns and bed and breakfasts on the island, which is only accessible by air or sea. Many of our group elected to spend some extra time exploring this small island or making additional stops on the return trip.
	Chester County-Carlson Airport Coatesville, PA (40N) Aug. 10, 2002 Six pilots from four fields (Wilkes-Barre/Wyoming Valley, Spring Hill, Cherry Ridge, and Northumberland County) flew with 13 passengers for lunch at The Flying Machine Cafe at the Chester County-Carlson Airport (40N) in Coatesville, PA. This was one busy airport, possibly because of an EAA Fly-In at New Garden Airport, just 10 miles to the south. We watched a biplane and two WWII trainers fly formation while we ate some of the best food we have had on a WVPC Fly-Out. The weather was great!
	Mountain Meadow, CT (22B) Aug. 3, 2002 Four airplanes from four airports (Adams, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International, Cherry Ridge, and Spring Hill) carrying nine people arrived at Mountain Meadow Airstrip, Burlington, CT, for The Last-Minute, Great-Weather Fly-Out for Dinner. Usually, the restaurants we fly to wait until they serve us before closing! York is an example, which went out of business just weeks after we flew down there for lunch. Today, they must have heard we were coming, though, because it was closed for the staff's vacation. Some nerve! And there wasn't even a NOTAM on it! Right next door to the Landing Zone Bar & Grill, however, is another restaurant, the Countryside Market. That's where we dined.
	Columbia County Airport (1B1) Hudson, NY May 5, 2002 Another great trip. After two months of cancellations due to bad wx, this was a CAVU day! We had 24 people in 13 airplanes. The Brunch buffet at the Meadowgreens Restaurant was great. The only down side was that they put us where we couldn't see the planes coming and going. Bummer! One prominent member (unnamed here) entertained us with a little airplane mud wrestling. This time so many folks got away before photo time, it wasn't worth staging one. I think we're starting to detect a trend... We need our official photographer back!
	York Airport (THV) York, PA Feb. 9, 2002 They keep getting better! For this one we had 37 people in 15 airplanes flying from 8 airports. Most of us met first at WBW. The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader newspaper and WBRE-TV were there to cover the story as we launched. Fly-out organizer Ray Collins not only arranged for a perfect flying day, he managed to get us tail winds both ways! Lunch at Orville's at THV was excellent as always and the folks there treated us wonderfully. Thanks to all who went! We were especially glad to welcome the "Weekend Wings" folks from Danville and Northumberland County airports. This time, LOTS of folks got away before picture time!
	Sky Manor Airport (N40) Pittstown, NJ Jan. 13, 2002 This time we had 21 people in 7 airplanes. The weather was absolutely perfect and we had a GREAT time. The restaurant was fantastic they handled our crowd admirably and cheerfully. (The T-6 wasn't ours but it sure is pretty, isn't it? And... if your counting noses, please don't call me; several folks left before picture time!)
	Tangier Island Airport (TGI) Tangier, VA Oct. 24, 1998 Here's a picture of a group of us who flew to Tangier Island for lunch in October of '98. Ten of us went in three planes, a Cherokee, a Mooney, and a Centurian. Tangier Island sits in the Chesapeake Bay a few miles off the "Eastern Shore". It's a delightful place with friendly natives. Note the sign over the FBO. If it looks OK to you when you land, you've done a REALLY bad landing! (The photo was NOT doctored!)